Memorial Day... Veterans, Report. Everybody, account...

old06 · Post by **old06** » Mon May 30, 2011 6:21 pm

A salute to all who served
USAF Ret MSgt 1974 to 1994
Civil Engineering

stretch · Post by **stretch** » Mon May 30, 2011 9:02 pm

Very cool Stretch,
My first assignment was the #2045th comm. group
Andrews AFB

Small world, eh?

You got there after we moved Tech Control down
to the end of the building. Before that, I think we were
just a couple of doors away from the generators - between
them and the VIP shop.

I thoroughly enjoyed my 18 months there - and my
2 years on Okinawa.

-Stretch

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:21 am

stretch wrote:
Very cool Stretch,
My first assignment was the #2045th comm. group
Andrews AFB
Small world, eh?

You got there after we moved Tech Control down
to the end of the building. Before that, I think we were
just a couple of doors away from the generators - between
them and the VIP shop.

I thoroughly enjoyed my 18 months there - and my
2 years on Okinawa.

-Stretch

Very awesome base & assignment indeed.

I was there for about the same amount of time as you, then it
was off to Lajes Field in the Azores for a 15 mo. short tour.
that being my favorite assignment of all.

COSteve · Post by **COSteve** » Tue May 31, 2011 3:11 pm

Ben_Rumson wrote:US Army 13A10
25th ID Tay Ninh
1-12-68 1-13-69

Interesting, I was assigned to the 'Electric Strawberry' at Cu Chi, however, I wasn't there a full tour. I arrived on 9-12-68 but 6-2-69 turned out to be a very bad day and it led to my trip to Madigan Hospital for the next 7 months.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:46 pm

USMC 1996- present GySgt elecrtonics tech.

Remembering many a good lad.

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:54 pm

USCG-R
2001- present

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Tue May 31, 2011 9:31 pm

86er wrote:USCG-R
2001- present

Coast Guard! Just kidding. The Coasties never really got any credit for their service in Viet Nam. But they gave better than they got.

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:47 am

US Army 1983-1986 M.P.
Ft. Anniston, Alabama
Ft. Meade, Maryland
Bad Kreuznach, Germany

firefuzz · Post by **firefuzz** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:40 am

U.S. Army 75-'79
Infantry

Boreman · Post by **Boreman** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:23 pm

USAF '66-'70 Korea '68-'69 Weapon's,Load A/C

dave in maine · Post by **dave in maine** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:29 pm

us army 59 to 62 rok 60 61
proud to have served

edwardyoung · Post by **edwardyoung** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:31 pm

USAF 83-87 1916 ISS Pease AFB, NH

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:03 am

US ARMY, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, 1973-2004 E-1 through E-7 then 0-1 through 0-3. 25 years SOCOM , 2 years assigned as a Special Agent DOD. Retirement then 2 years JIEDDO.

Thank-you to the ones who came before me and the ones who have taken my place.

We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:50 am

jeepnik wrote:
86er wrote:USCG-R
2001- present
Coast Guard! Just kidding. The Coasties never really got any credit for their service in Viet Nam. But they gave better than they got.

When I was stationed on Midway Is., The Coast Guard haf an installation on an even smaller island some 70 miles west of us... they took their R&Rs on Midway... Musta thought it was some kinda joke when told they were getting stationed in Hawaii; only to find out they were almost 1400 miles NW of Honolulu!

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:03 am

Semper Paratus.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sun May 25, 2014 4:55 am

BTT-2014.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sun May 25, 2014 7:58 am

Thanks to all of you who served our nation.

bgmkithaca · Post by **bgmkithaca** » Sun May 25, 2014 9:51 am

U.S. Air Force 9-29-66 9-28-72 TSGT

BrianSH · Post by **BrianSH** » Sun May 25, 2014 10:13 am

USAF retired. 1977- 1997
Avionics tech - F-4E's & D's; EC-135; Predator Maint.
jimmy peanutz going in, slick willie knob job going out.
Currently an AF contractor.
- Brian

bdhold · Post by **bdhold** » Sun May 25, 2014 10:56 am

USNR, 1975-9. Was on CV-66 when we evacuated US citizens from Beirut.

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Sun May 25, 2014 12:18 pm

US Navy 89-93, OS2, anti-sub air controller, shellback

For my little brother, US Army 92-98 CWO3, med-evac pilot Ft Hood, Bosnia, Germany

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sun May 25, 2014 12:31 pm

Army 72-92.....
Remembering those that gave all....
Praying that true "Hope & Change" happens for the VA instead of the BS we've had in the past.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sun May 25, 2014 1:18 pm

Me ,U.S. Army 66-69 , E-5 , Small arms repair , Germany

My dad, 90 Years old (he still drives) WWII, Europe, U.S. Navy.

My uncle George, Landing craft operator, D-Day Invasion. Has passed.

Thanks to all who served and especially those who went into harms way.

kfarm · Post by **kfarm** » Sun May 25, 2014 2:03 pm

USArmy photographer, 293rd combat engineers 1968-1971. Recording history for those who were not there.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Sun May 25, 2014 5:22 pm

A heartfelt and sincere thank you to all here who served. You're the best.

And a thank you to my son, Cody. I'm proud of you.

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Sun May 25, 2014 7:22 pm

US Army Ret 1985-2005

Special thanks to all of our brothers in arms who secured our freedom by paying the ultimate sacrifice!

Marvin S · Post by **Marvin S** » Sun May 25, 2014 8:30 pm

USAF / ANG
1983 to present
2A571 and 2A771

My Dad USN WWII DD537 The Sullivans.

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Mon May 26, 2014 1:19 am

U.S. Navy 1974-1978. Aviation Machinist's Mate, VA-147, USS Constellation.
Thanks to all who served and special thanks to all you combat type guys!

jfwlb · Post by **jfwlb** » Mon May 26, 2014 4:03 am

First my Dad:

U. S Army Corp of engineers
Korea, 1950 - 1953

Me:
U. S. Army Cavalry(Active and National Guard)
19D - 19Z
1982 - 2010
L.A. Riots 1992 Edition, 1 month tour
OIF III 18 month tour
OEF XII 9 month tour
First Sergeant, Retired

Tomorrow Dad and I (and Mom) go to the Wesley Bolin memorial center to recognize the sacrifices that have been made for us.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesley_Bol ... rial_Plaza

John

missionary5155 · Post by **missionary5155** » Mon May 26, 2014 6:57 am

Good morning

Dad U.S. Navy Landing Officer Assistant "Watch out for the Corsairs"

Me Armor 71-74 M60A1 MBT Loader,Driver,Gunner, TC
Mike in Peru

RonW1969 · Post by **RonW1969** » Mon May 26, 2014 8:05 am

USAF 1988-2001
SSGT Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

Marvin S · Post by **Marvin S** » Mon May 26, 2014 8:09 am

RonW1969 wrote:USAF 1988-2001
SSGT Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

Bring a low pac and light all by when you get a chance

Lassiter · Post by **Lassiter** » Mon May 26, 2014 9:05 am

US Army '70 - '73
US Army Reserve '73 - '79
Army National Guard '95 - '01

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Mon May 26, 2014 12:52 pm

BlaineG wrote:Army 72-92.....
Remembering those that gave all....
Praying that true "Hope & Change" happens for the VA instead of the BS we've had in the past.

... hmmmm... is that the same thing you 1st posted back in '11?

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon May 26, 2014 1:33 pm

God Bless you all. Thank you for your service. Thank you especially to your commades who gave the last full measure of devotion for God and Country...

Dewight · Post by **Dewight** » Mon May 26, 2014 8:56 pm

ARMY 67-69
2/12th 25InfDiv Dau Taung 9/67-9/68

JHarold · Post by **JHarold** » Mon May 26, 2014 10:02 pm

USMC 1955-1959
LANCE CPL
SUPPLY/LOGISTICS

Panzercat · Post by **Panzercat** » Tue May 27, 2014 12:24 am

USN 93-97
CV62 USS Independence
Avionics Tech

Mdl53 · Post by **Mdl53** » Tue May 27, 2014 8:05 am

USAF ret 77-94
B52 D & H tailgunner
Eucom ABNCP airborne comm
Looking Glass airborne comm

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue May 27, 2014 8:43 am

Navy
1974-1980 EM on Fast Attack Boats SSBN 664 Seadevil & 668 Spadefish.

7.62 Precision · Post by **7.62 Precision** » Thu May 29, 2014 5:30 pm

Missed this thread since I was at a machine gun shoot.

For those of you who fought, and for those of you who stood ready to fight during the peacetime and during the Cold War, Your service is greatly appreciated.

Especially for you guys who served in the Vietnam era, you may not have said much when you came back, but I truly believe that you are the ones who pushed the change in attitudes toward soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen today. In case someone neglected to tell you back then, welcome home.

Thanks guys.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Thu May 29, 2014 6:58 pm

Well said 762

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Thu May 29, 2014 7:26 pm

casastahle wrote:Well said 762

+ 1, I still get upset every time I think about it.
Perry

sureshot · Post by **sureshot** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:52 pm

Memorial_Day.jpg

Larkbill · Post by **Larkbill** » Fri May 30, 2014 8:37 am

USN '69-'73 Aviation Electronics Technician on the RA-5C Vigilante. The biggest, baddest machine ever launched and recovered from a carrier. And they went unarmed and unafraid over North Vietnam AFTER the hornets nest was kicked.

I appreciate everyone's service, but those who went to 'Nam deserve a special place in heaven. And as I always tell them "Welcome Home!"

Also, thanks to my Dad, who served in the Pacific as a Signalman on the light cruiser Flint. We always joke about the Navy finding the worst possible job for each sailor. He is red/green colorblind and had to read the signal flags by shades of grey. His real qualification was sending and receiving Morse on the light, as he was a radio hobbyist before the war and was faster and more accurate than any of the PO's in his section when he was just a striker.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri May 30, 2014 11:20 am

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USAF, 1962-66 - Honorable Discharge.

In Memoriam of the friends & companions who never made it home alive.

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JNG · Post by **JNG** » Fri May 30, 2014 4:35 pm

USN 73-77, USS Kitty Hawk and later USS America. I was a Radioman.

Boreman · Post by **Boreman** » Sat May 31, 2014 8:55 pm

USAF,1966-1970 166th TFS, Weapons Load, 6/68-6/69 Korea and a few other places.
Thanks for the collective service here. Hand salute !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:54 am

Marvin S wrote:USAF / ANG
1983 to present
2A571 and 2A771

My Dad USN WWII DD537 The Sullivans.

Only ship ever named for more than one person. And one heck of a family.